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1 minute ago, will' said:
I agree with that, but does that mean no other store should be allowed on the device? I’m pretty much an all-in Apple user, all my devices are Apple and pretty much all of my content it bought through it, but I wouldn’t be against other options being available.
But why would Apple allow other companies to have a store on their own software and hardware? I see the argument compared to PCs all the time, but MS doesn't build PC hardware, only software. There's a reason Apple does the whole package - because it works better that way and they can guarantee security. If other companies want a slice of Apple's 1.4 billion customers, they need to be prepared to pay the Troll Toll. Try to get any Android phone (who are certainly much less restrictive than Apple, though also not great) to last for more than 18 months. Garbage battery life, slow OS and glitch after glitch, crash after crash are just some of the things you can look forward too.
The simplest metaphor I can think of this:
Epic Games (Tencent (The CCP)) are unhappy that they have to pay 30% to sell their goods in Apple's store. Even though they signed a contract and agreed to those terms when they started out, which is important, now they've decided that since they have a hot product, they can make even more money by demanding that Apple reduce their 30% cut or allow them to open their own store in Apple's store without paying Apple a penny. Apple, who own the biggest store in the centre of the city, which also happens to have the biggest foot-traffic, have said no, obviously. If you want access to our good location and our huge market, you need to pay your commission. Epic have thrown a hissy fit and decided to... sue Apple?? Ok. For what exactly? They knew the rules when they signed up. It's beyond stupid and is blatantly a power play designed at turning people against Apple and painting themselves as some sort of good guy company.Imagine going in to a real shop and telling the owner that you want to sell your products in it but the owner can't have any commission. Idiocy and an arrogance only a company backed by the world's most corrupting force would have.
I see iPads with Fortnite are already being sold for massively inflated prices on eBay because of all this, which is hilarious. The game is absolute cancer, and so are it's financiers. Apple won't even notice the difference not having Fortnite on iOS. If Apple are so evil, why are MS, Sony and Nintendo charging 30% too? Should they allow other stores on their platforms? This is a load of bollocks and that stupid
propagapromotional video that Epic released is just to rally up hate for Apple and turn the young generation against them, maybe until the new CHINA OS comes along in the future. Privacy not included.
Apple is not a perfect company, far from it. They are just as vile and nefarious with regards to their tax payments. But their store policy is their store policy and was designed with the hardware and software in mind. 1.4 billion people apparently don't have enough of a problem with it for Apple to change their ways, and if they do, they can go buy an Android phone and hit Apple where it hurts.I find it even more funny that V-Bucks were $9.99 on iOS with Apple taking a 30% slice of the pie. So Epic's pricing to undercut them, was it $6.99? Naaaaah. It was $7.99 of course, so they were planning on making even more money. It's all about the consumer, ain't that right, Epic?
I admit the mobile situation sucks quite hard overall, but I think that's looking at it through the lens of tech enthusiasts. I think most people are happy to make their choice between Google and Apple. Of course more freedom and choice would be better, but that came and went in the form of Windows Phone (RIP, my love) and other OSs that have disappeared over the past 10-15 years. A crowdfunded, completely open OS, would absolutely be a good thing for a small section of the phone market, but I think most people just want their phones to work correctly and function in a way they understand - Mr. A.V.E. Consumer doesn't care about how much money Apple and Android take from their stores. Epic could easily fund and build their own OS if they were actually interested in making more money, rather than just trying to get Apple and Google broken up. Instead the goal is to keep throwing Tencent's money at imaginary problems so they can get even more power in the tech space.
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If Epic Games want to forego Apple's cut for selling in their store, then good luck to them I say, they aren't going to win this one.
Apple's store - play by the rules or go play somewhere else.
Apple users value the security the company provides in their store and with how transactions are handled.
If Epic wants to circumvent that, they can either build their own OS or encourage users to sideload on Android without the Play Store.
I'm sure mums around the world are rejoicing at this news. I think it's pretty funny how big Epic's ego has become after the Tencent buy-in. All, of course, part of the plan of their Chinese paymasters I'm sure, try to and break up US big tech. Worth mentioning that Sony, MS and Nintendo also take 30% from Fortnite, but that's where a lot of Epic's V-bucks bread is buttered so you won't see them pulling this nonsense here. Mobile users are a tiny percentage of the overall PC / Console player base. This is a power play, and a pathetically obvious one at that.
Fuck Epic and fuck Tencent. The CCP never plays by the rules and I hope they're told where to go in this lawsuit.
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4 hours ago, Londragon said:
This week however, I thought a more easy going chat down the pub approach might be better. So, instead of researching the competition myself, I'd just ask someone who knew more than myself, i.e. NIck. So, yes, it was far more disorganised, but intentionally so, as an exercise to educate myself and the listeners, who might only have knowledge to how Nintendo operate, to what the competition offer as an alternative.
Never rely on me for "education"
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4 hours ago, Glen-i said:
I do have to wonder if this is because (assuming you have both a WiiU and a Switch and price is no roadblock) there is almost no benefit in getting the original version of Xenoblade over the Definitive Edition.
Whereas, with Pikmin 3, there's a good argument for the dual-screen setup and better touch controls being a valid reason to get the original.
That would be my guess. You’re getting the 480p version of the game without the additional story stuff. The Switch one is supposed to be definitive after all. I know Pikmin 3 DX has some new content, but I can’t see how it’s going to control better without a resistive touch screen / pointer controls.
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10 hours ago, Jonnas said:
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"Everyone who wanted to play Pikmin 3 already has done so". Evidently not. Casual fans of the genre, or new customers looking to be introduced to the series exist (or even series fans who just refused the Wii U). I do think some perks should exist for those who already own the Wii U version (and the eShop version should've never been de-listed, agreed), but let's face it, there's sense in remastering for the Switch and acting like it's new;
- Also, I think "Wii U + Pikmin 3" is more expensive than 60€. It's certainly more cumbersome, and will lack any perk from the Switch version (like handheld mode).
The point I was making was that everyone who wanted it on Wii U (when it released) had already bought it. The sales weren't anything to write home about, despite it arguably being the best game on the system. Of course no one is going to go out and buy a Wii U just to play it, that would be a little bit insane
What I was getting at was that there could be some people who own a Wii U and didn't get it, who might have picked it up upon seeing the Switch remaster. But that number would have been absolutely tiny. Easily < 1000. So why remove it from the shop? The touch screen controls on the Wii U are amazing, and while you can't play the game outside, you can still play handheld in the home, and will be miles better than the switch version because of the stylus. Not HD, but it still looks great on the gamepad.
10 hours ago, Jonnas said:Nintendo has not de-listed Xenoblade Chronicles from the Wii U eShop. Would be hard to do, considering it's a Wii game that was never there in the first place
The 3DS version is still there on the eShop, though.
I checked this morning and it's still on the e-shop. Wii games did come to the Wii U digitally and XC1 hasn't been removed. It's £17.99.
10 hours ago, Jonnas said:- I believe someone mentioned at some point that Paper Mario is the only original Nintendo game from this year. I just think Animal Crossing disagrees, is all.
Animal Crossing is just like Splatoon 2 and Mario Maker 2. Perhaps even worse. Some new content (the building stuff is nice, if a little cumbersome), but it's essentially the same game it was before on the DS, Wii and 3DS with crappy online and with some stables of the franchise having been removed / held back from launch. Yes, it's an original game (and a very pretty one at that!), but it's more of the same
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"Everyone who wanted to play Pikmin 3 already has done so". Evidently not. Casual fans of the genre, or new customers looking to be introduced to the series exist (or even series fans who just refused the Wii U). I do think some perks should exist for those who already own the Wii U version (and the eShop version should've never been de-listed, agreed), but let's face it, there's sense in remastering for the Switch and acting like it's new;
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12 minutes ago, bob said:
Is it Wii Fit U?
Nope, nor Wii Fit Plus or Wii Fit tracker 😂
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8 hours ago, Jonnas said:
Once again, a lot to talk aboit this week, so for now I'll just take a guess at the Transition Tune
Really annoying, I get the distinct feeling I've heard these tracks before, but I can't place them!
I'll guess Wii Fit because the sound effects are similar. Though I feel I should be able to actually recognise some tracks if that's the case...
Right ballpark but it’s not Wii Fit.
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I've spent about an hour with this and it is great fun. I much prefer the obstacle courses to the football or other games but it's still fantastic.
Definitely up for getting a few games together on N-E. I'm playing on Steam.
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Pole: Hamilton
1st: Hamilton
2nd: Verstappen
3rd: HULK
4th: Ricciardo
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24 minutes ago, WackerJr said:
I agree. I think it’s right of Nintendo to port the better games from the Wii U. It gives them a greater audience and I imagine is a good opportunity for their less experienced developers to gain more experience & improve their skill set.
What really frustrates me, like others, is that we only seem to be getting ports & there’s really little on offer to those of us this have supported Nintendo & purchased these great games originally to enable them to keep developing & produce games. Where’s our reward for sticking with them through their tougher times? I really hope it’s just the pandemic which has caused these huge gaps and that actually Nintendo are developing some exciting new games & are waiting to reveal them...
I know we got Animal Crossing and a new Paper Mario, but that’s, what, 2 big games in 18 months? It’s really lacking & hugely disappointing.
Definitely think all of these great games deserve a second chance, especially Pikmin 3. Hell, give me decent controls and I'd give StarFox Zero a second chance.
The problem is the complete and total lack of new games, not helped by the complete lack of any news. It's always ports of relatively recent games or 1.5 sequels.
Disappointing doesn't cover it. The Switch has so much promise in 2017... So much
I know I sound like a broken record at this point, but I'm fed up.Hello, my name is Nick. I am a proud member of the (paid) Nintendo Switch beta test community circa 2012-2016. This is me, on the left, addressing Nintendo (right) on the question of what (paid) Switch beta testers can look forward to from Nintendo in future Nintendo Switch releases:
No...?
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14 minutes ago, drahkon said:
What a shitty move. Apparently you can't even buy the DLC now, even if you already own the game.
Not getting the Switch version full price. Waiting a few years to get it cheap second hand.
Very scummy from Nintendo, but it'll pay off because people will buy this and Nintendo doesn't give a shit about people complaining (see the Joy-Con drift fiasco).
2020 and Nintendo's attitude to stuff like moblie gaming, the Joy-Cons and now this is really starting to turn me off.
They simply don't give a shit about the 14 million people who actually supported them during the worst period in their history with the Wii U. They had some great games during that period and it was a great little console, but the fact they are using these remakes, not as tentpoles, but as major releases is dumb af. Their pricing is also hilarious and completely disrespectful to the consumer who has continued to support them. They are living in a dream world if they think I'm going to continue to fund this idiocy. I'm voting with my wallet, won't make a difference, but Nintendo have seriously dropped the ball after an amazing start with the Switch. Is Brain Training (for £30
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I hope they get eaten alive in the next gen and that their arrogance and complacency comes back to bite them hard.
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Pikmin 3 has been de-listed on the Wii U eShop.
Nintendo are having a laugh.
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17 minutes ago, bob said:
It is the Bentley of the bin world to be fair.
Very sleek. Love the separate compartments.
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17 minutes ago, bob said:
Just bought a new kitchen bin. For £120.
What am i doing with my life?
At that price I hope it is a somewhat exotic material or has a unique hand-crafted shape. Maybe it's a smart bin?
Otherwise, I think you've been had
Pics please!
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43 minutes ago, drahkon said:
Never played a Pikmin game so I'm fine with a port.
Jealous of you not having played this AMAZING game. I'll definitely be skipping though. Bought it for Wii U along with everyone else who stuck with Nintendo during that console. Now being faced with dropping another 50 bones on a game I already own, no doubt with worse controls. Coming out in October and up for preload already. Big warning sign that Nintendo has nothing big for this year. More ports rumoured, direct still absent...
With every full price port Nintendo release, they push me further away
2017 is never going to be replicated until it's time for Nintendo to actually make an effort. The new consoles can't come soon enough.
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4 hours ago, Vileplume2000 said:
Currently about half an hour into the podcast, but I have to already mention Street Racer, which indeed had a soccer mode:
I had it on the SNES and I loved it. Maybe I even played it more than Mario Kart but that is mainly because we got Mario Kart pretty late in the SNES's lifecycle at our home. It had a colourful cast of characters (allright, quite some racial stereotypes but hey it was the 90s), who all had a different special move.
That's the one I was on about! Remember having a lot of fun. Think I must've rented it a couple of times because we definitely didn't own it.
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Loving how Red Dead Redemption 2 looks.
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1 hour ago, Sheikah said:
Unfortunately though free to play brings its own set of issues, namely microtransactions, battle passes and various currencies to make profit. Given the option I would always pick paid for over free to play any day of the week.
For 120 Hz, won't we also need a new TV capable of supporting it? It sounds great, but also something that actually won't be accessible to the majority of people. I also feel like they're able to pull that off at the cost of graphical fidelity, based on the gameplay demo.
If the core gameplay remains the same and the battle pass goodies / micro-transactions are purely cosmetic, it seems sensible to make it F2P. People who just want to play can ignore the cosmetic stuff. I'd prefer it if that stuff wasn't there too, but it's not difficult to ignore. I think it's pretty clear what the most lucrative multiplayer model is now, so ignoring that seems silly. This is pretty much what they have in MCC. You can't spend money or buy a battle pass, but the more time you play, the more cosmetic stuff you unlock over various seasons. I don't think it detracts from the experience at all. It's still classic CE / 2 / 3 / Reach multiplayer. A lot will depend on how it's implemented of course.
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The thought of playing games at 120hz is very appealing to be honest. Especially for FPSs and stuff like Rocket League. But I've always held off on upgrading my monitor as I have a feeling it will ruin other games (particularly 30fps) for me. I can't imagine going from RL in 120hz to Dark Souls or BOTW on Switch, for example. Would be jarring as hell. Good to see it getting support though.
I feel 60fps is enough for me and I will never be good enough at any game to feel the tactical benefit of 120fps.
F2P multiplayer is a good move. It means the player base will be huge. However, I'm sure it would have been anyway, and this does open the door for shady mechanics. This gets a wait and see from me.
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Haha, @Ronnie that is great stuff.
To be honest, I would be perfectly OK with Wind Waker taking the best game of
all timeN- Europe.Also, we finally have confirmation Banjo-Kazooie > Mario 64. Glad we have finally, after 23 long years, come to our senses.
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Apparently his mum was in hospital which is why he flew home. Feel super bad for him to be honest. This virus can do one, so tired of it now.
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5 hours ago, will' said:
Had totally forgotten that he was feeling under the weather at the last race. If that was Covid it’s kind of worrying as 1. He must have had it the whole weekend, and would have come into contact with a lot of people, and 2. The tests that weekend didn’t pick it up, so are they reliable? It seems as though it’s unrelated but it makes you wonder.
Seeing a lot of people saying Hulkenberg will get the seat, which would be cool. Maybe he’ll finally get that podium. It’s likely Perez will be out for more than just one race and I’m not sure anyone would want Gutierrez in their car for too long. I still hope for something a bit more crazy though.
I'm sure he will have been tested many times since two weeks ago. I find it quite unlikely that he already had it in Hungary and that they took two weeks to find it.
Reading reports that was he photographed with fans in a restaurant in Mexico during the break and he likely picked it up there... Pictures on instagram seem to confirm it. Pretty silly really.
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Apple stifle competition on their own devices, and why wouldn't they, it's their device! If companies don't like it, they should build their own OS. Apple didn't become powerful overnight, they did it by having a product that people wanted. The only reason Epic is butthurt is because they want more money.
There isn't one shop in town, there's Android, which I've already said, is more open to this sort of stuff. I don't see how people don't have a choice. People say they are "locked in to the ecosystem", but this is a myth. The can go to Android or another OS or a non-smartphone, if they want. But they won't get the same user experience. That's up to them. Convenience or a cheaper product (with many stores or no store at all, Nokia 3310, baby). I don't see why Apple need to change anything. It's their platform and people are free to choose whether they use it having considered all other options.
I personally, wouldn't like Apple to have a secondary or third party store on their OS. I trust Apple with my data and credit card information (yeah, probably stupid, but better than 100s of companies having it) and if they made a move away from this, I'd personally reconsider owning their products. But that's just me. I see other people's point of view on this, and I don't think having a "duopoly" is necessarily a good thing, but I would argue that someone else needs to offer something better, rather than trying to break those that did it the best.